ISLAMABAD: Chief of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman lauded the Prime Minister's initiatives for achieving lasting peace in the country and assured
his cooperation in that regard.

Speaking in the National Assembly, he urged the political leadership of country to be on one page for eliminating the menace terrorism. Only a joint strategy could guarantee tackling chronic ills being faced by the country. Pakistanis have the right to lead a prosperous life, he added.

He lauded the sagacity of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for announcing a clear policy for ensuring peace in the country.

The Prime Minister's preference for holding dialogue with Taliban instead of war was a laudable step, he said.

Source: APP